Fleet provider moves into new premises
Kinto UK, a fleet management provider which was acquired by Toyota earlier this year, has taken up residence at the Lakeside North Harbour.
Other companies occupying the campus include Checkatrade, Virgin Media, Babcock, Handelsbanken, IBM and AT&T.
Chief executive Matthew Rumble said: “We have ambitious growth plans for Kinto and the new space will provide us with the additional room we need for the future growth.
“I can’t wait to open the doors and invite our customers to step inside once we’ve moved in, in a post-Covid world of course.”
Tom Fux, chief executive at Toyota Fleet Mobility Europe, added: “I am delighted that Kinto UK has signed the lease for the new office space at Lakeside; this is a very important step for the business and the plans we have for the years to come.”
Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, leader of Portsmouth City Council, added: “At Lakeside, we understand the changing demands of occupiers and the focus that businesses have on delivering a work-life balance for their employees.
“In such a fantastic environment with extensive amenities and our drive to deliver wellbeing initiatives, Lakeside is a natural fit for businesses – and welcoming Kinto to campus during a pandemic is testament to that.”
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